Tour of The Real Hidden Venice
Overview
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2 hours
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Discover the real Secret Venice on a special walking tour with a native Venetian tour leader!
The experience to live the uniqueness of the most authentic local districts.
From Cannaregio, admiring its small canals and millenary legends, the tour will take you back in 1400s, learning the tales of the Venetian Republic, full of secrets and mysteries.
During this exciting walk you will breathe a 100% local atmosphere, out of the beaten tracks, to admire the real life of Venice with its locals and crafts.
The experience will arrive up to Rialto bridge where your guide will show the old trade center from completely a different perspective!
Stories, Legends and Secrets.. from the Venetian eyes!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
For the Group tour: Make sure to check out the meeting point in advance. In front of Hotel Antiche Figure. Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station Area. If something is not clear let us know immediately during the booking procedure.
What To Expect
Ponte degli Scalzi
Admire the city from the bridge.
Learn the funny story of this "campo"
Options
Private Tour + Murano Glass
Hidden Venice + Murano Glass : The private experience includes the Hidden Venice walking tour + the exclusive Murano Glass factory visit. Duration: 3 hours: 2 hours Hidden Venice walking tour + 1 hour Murano Glass Factory visit (possible to extend your time at the Glass factory) Water Taxi: Transportation from Venice to Murano and return by Water Taxi
English - Group Tour
Language: English
Private Tour
Private Guide: Get to know the real Venice with your private Venetian guide!
What‘s Included
2 hours walking tour
Native Venetian Local Expert - Tour Leader
Local taxes
Pickup in front of Hotel Antiche Figure (read carefully the booking info)
1 City Map per person
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,147 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An excellent, enjoyable & highly informative two hours.
Pauline J,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent tour led by a delightful, intelligent and knowledgeable guide. We learnt so much in the two hours. As well as many interesting facts and figures our guide shared some of her own personal memories of her school days as we strolled past her old school in a leafy part of Cannareggio. This all added to the enjoyment.
Very much an alternative...
Liam B,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very much an alternative view of Venice and all the better for that. Nico was really informative as he plotted our way through the less traveled routes.
Good investment!
michel g,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great value to start your Venice trip. Our guide Micheala was wonderful. Expert, kind, engaged and committed to all of us.
Perfect intro to Venice
Michael M,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great intro to Venice. Matteo was an excellent guide and the route was easy but very informative. Highly recommend!
Great experience!
Rebecca M,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nico was a wonderful guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about the city and took us to streets and areas off the beaten path we would otherwise not have visited. Well worth it!
Wonderful Experience - Highly Recommended
anthonyfS3774AI,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience, charming and informative guide, and a fascinating insight into "The Real Hidden Venice".
Amazing!
bridgetd499,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miheala (I’m not sure how to spell her name) was fantastic!
Informative, Interesting and great Value
Robert R,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was excellent. Our guide, Miheala was superb. The pace was just right and she imparted loads of interesting information. Anytime something wass happening around us she took the oportunity to explain what was going on. Miheala also gave us some great tips for things to visit and see and also other useful facts. The group had some mixed ages and she kept the pace perfect for all. I would definitley recommend.
Excellent
milan d,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent, hidden paths, away from tourists, awesome! many insights that usually go unnoticed, moved quickly, not all about history etc.... loved it!
Unforgettable Experience
Lydia M,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lorenzo was an amazing tour guide with so much information to share! We definitely got our steps, and we were able to see all the hidden and peaceful sides of Venice that most tourists wouldn’t see!
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